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as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
a man who seemed very assured of the outcome of the election
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as in optimistic
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities
an assured attorney, he dominates any courtroom proceeding
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as in proud
having too high an opinion of oneself
he's rather assured for a moviemaker with one hit movie to his name
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as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
a minister choosing just the right words to assure the grieving parents of the fallen soldier
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Recent Examples of assured
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The problem with applying the language of assured mutual destruction is that democracy does not die in a nuclear flash, to be avoided at all costs.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Lawrence assured local building officials that the site was federally licensed.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Rest assured, this year’s TV schedule is vast, loaded and full of exceptions.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
The problem with applying the language of assured mutual destruction is that democracy does not die in a nuclear flash, to be avoided at all costs.
—Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
If your current TikTok feed is full of Gen-Z and millennial users debating short nails verses long-almond nail shape nails, rest assured that burgundy nails work with either camp.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
Lawrence assured local building officials that the site was federally licensed.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assured
Adjective
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Republican strategist Michael Biundo was among many to observe how confident Kirk was from the jump, how undaunted by being new to the scene and often the youngest person in the mix.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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It was created with the intention of promoting AI fluency and a future-ready, AI-confident workforce.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As Cantillo dissected his outing, Hedges peered over at him, beaming like a proud father.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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But the proud Eugene will not hear of it.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While that is not necessarily the case with Snapdragon Stadium, Elo-Rivera said he was reassured there are plans in the works to significantly increase wages and benefits for concessions workers and audio-visual technicians.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mauricio says his wife didn’t give in to that despair and felt reassured by having a work permit.—
Gustavo Valdés,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Then, Estévez ensured the Royals would walk away victorious and Avila earning his first big-league win.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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This strategy ensured everyone was happy.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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Meltzer is not quite sure how to handle this phase of Birkin’s life.—
Anahid Nersessian,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Colum’s smug assurance that the wedding will happen soon is rocked when Ned shows up with news of the Grants’ suspicions about the raid.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Howard sells his smug malice, digging into Matt in a way no one has before until the whole thing devolves into a physical fight.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Silver might be comforted by the fact that even many liberals who had fled for Bluesky seem to be embracing X-ism once more, creeping back onto the platform with a certain furtive guilt.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Our community is small, and when someone like Scott comes along, we are comforted and start growing confidence that perhaps the city administration will look back at the iniquitous history that left us landless in our own homeland.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Also on the roster of new bakery items this season is the Mini Cake iced with cream cheese and decorated with buttercream pumpkins—perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be an instant centerpiece for any Friendsgiving table.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Musk and Bezos have admitted that a future in which humans live safely in permanent extraterrestrial habitats is not easy or guaranteed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Assured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assured. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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